Rangitikei, New Zealand

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Rangitikei is an area in New Zealand that follows the course of State Highway 1, from just south of Waiouru with the QEII Army Memorial Museum, through Taihape, Mangaweka, Hunterville, Marton and Bulls, and then winds down a minor road to the coast at Turakina & Scott's Ferry. [1]

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Rangitikei is part of the Manawatū-Whanganui region. [2]

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References

  1. "Rangitīkei: life off the beaten track". www.aa.co.nz. Retrieved 20 May 2021.
  2. "Manawatū-Whanganui". www.hortnz.co.nz. 2021. Retrieved 20 May 2021.

Coordinates: 39°40′S175°45′E / 39.667°S 175.750°E / -39.667; 175.750